Registered Nurse (RN) - Couplet Care

Job Description Summary

Come join MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center and make a meaningful difference in the lives of mothers and their newborns. Help us provide expert, compassionate care during one of the most important transitions in life.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001556 LAN - Women's Services - Mom & Baby (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Job Description

Why choose to work at MUSC Lancaster Medical Center? Though we can't list them all, below are just a couple of our great benefits:

• Nurse Residency Program: 12-week program for nurses with less than 1 year of experience (we want to give you the tools to succeed)
• Certification Recognition
• Sign on Bonus
• Nursing Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• South Carolina State Retirement and Health Insurance
• Working at night or on weekends will make you eligible for shift differential. To be eligible for shift differentials you must work 4 hours into the shift time to get the differentials (Monday - Thursday 3p – 11p = $4.50 per hour and 11p-7a = $4.75, Friday - Sunday 11p - 7a = $7.00 per hour, or Saturday – Sunday 7a – 3p = $6.00 per hour and 3p – 11p = $6.50 per hour)
• Advancement Opportunities

MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Couplet Care (Mom/Baby) Unit. This position provides specialized, family-centered care to postpartum mothers and their newborns during the crucial hours and days following birth.

The RN in this role will care for both mother and baby as a dyad, promoting bonding, breastfeeding, and education while ensuring the physical and emotional well-being of both patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to postpartum mothers and their newborns in a couplet-care model
• Monitor maternal vital signs, bleeding, pain management, and postpartum recovery
• Assess newborns for temperature, feeding, weight, bilirubin levels, and overall adaptation to life outside the womb
• Educate and support families on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery
• Collaborate with physicians, lactation consultants, pediatricians, and other healthcare professionals
• Administer medications and assist with breastfeeding or bottle-feeding support

Additional Job Description

Minimum Training and Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing is required. Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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